The Philadelphia Phillies optioned RHP Ryan Cusick to the minors. The Philadelphia Phillies claimed RHP Ryan Cusick off waivers.

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The Phillies, losers of nine of 10 games, are in a tough spot. Many of the biggest reasons fall squarely at the feet of the outfield and the front office that decided it better to leave it untouched in the hopes of continued development that hasn’t come.

The Phillies are back in action tonight against the Blue Jays, but McCarthy won't be in Toronto to call the game.

The Atlanta Braves play against the Philadelphia Phillies in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

Tom McCarthy caught a home run ball during the annual broadcast from the stands in June of 2014. (NBC Sports Philadelphia) The Phillies will return home from Pittsburgh on Monday, with John Kruk set to rejoin to the booth for the homestand.

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Kyle Schwarber homered, Alec Bohm hit a solo shot and had four RBIs, and Jesús Luzardo struck out 10 in six innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.

Ian Happ homered twice, including a two-run shot in the sixth inning that rallied the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.